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Newspaper

Bunbury Herald

Location

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1913

Page

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White Road Crossing Safety Debate in Traders Association

A Traders Association discussion on White Road Crossing safety reveals repeated near misses as trains approach. Mr Hendeman warns a dis trict superintendent after a motor wire fault incident saved by a quick action. Council seeks an expert inspection and possible lighting to prevent future dangers.

Traders’ Association Hendeminag Wimsell Wass Victori le Minors Baldock

Christmas Holidays Decision By Traders Association

The Traders Association met to set holiday rules. Mr. Monkhouse stated Christmas Eve could stay open late under the Act, while proposing closures on Thursday and Friday. December 25 and 26 were noted with adjustments to Christmas Eve and New Year arrangements. The motion passed.

Traders’ Association Monkhouse

Harbor Improvements Delayed Pending Cost Decision

Mr WL Thomas informs the Trader Association the harbour improvements are referred to in the Premier's letter. Start date for the Wagin Darkan line cannot be stated until cost is settled. An advertisement promotes purchasable attachable engines from Narrogin Trading Co Bunbury at £28 10s.

WL. Thomas Trader’ Association Narrogin Trading Coy Bunbury Trice

Cargo Delays Spark Maritime Protest and Board Critique

A report highlights severe cargo delays caused by rail and harbor inefficiencies. Shipowners, harbor officials, and the Railway Department face blame as deliveries lag from Bunbury to Narrogin, with calls for sheds, better inward cargo handling, and faster unloading to restore dependable service.

Alleged Forgery Case Tailed by Constable Hunt

Horace Hunt faces forgery charges after an alleged incident reported by Constable Gee on a recent afternoon. The case involves a questionable document linked to Mrs. Pastore and will be brought before the court today.

Horace Hunt Estes Constably Pastore

Harbor board debate on rail vs ship cargo delays

A historical council discussion examines using railways to move 39 to 190 ton shipments from port facilities, highlighting delays by boat transport and proposing same day or two day delivery options. The debate mentions figures like Manne, Griffiths, and Kueshagen, with a motion passing unanimously to pursue faster cargo handling measures.

Bunbury Aelivier Lowa Fea Abiedn Abe Raibyay Griffiths Kueshagen

Government to confirm promised survey of better grade line

Members of the Traders Association debated the long discussed survey for a better railway line. Mr Haldock urged action on the Collie River route with input from Mr Tipping and others who recalled the earlier promise. The group agreed to seek the government’s guarantee on when the promised survey would be completed.

Mr. Haldock Mursilay Tipping Collie

Narrogin Line Criticized Over Poor Service At Meeting

Traders Association hears strong public discontent over Narrogin Colle line reliability and delays. Passengers favor direct Bunbury route via Perth amid waning confidence in official figures and railway leadership. Protests grow as residents press for action and ministerial intervention.

Traders’ Association Narrogin-Colle Bunbury Short Tut Alan

Vacancies and Nominations for Kalgoorlie Federal Seat

The Kalgoorlie seat vacancy follows Mr Ay B eet resignation after Mr Frazer store’s death. Three Labor hopefuls contest with Mr McLeod, Miners' Union secretary, favored. Federal nomination race intensifies as Mr H Janes, Miners' Union secretary, is urged to back Mullin. Liberal prospects and intra‑group bickering cloud the contest.

Kagoorlie House of Representatives Ay B.eet Frazer McLeod Miners’ Union Groes Kuleoole H. @Janes Mingors’ Union Mullnn Foieidé Kalgoorlie

Harbour Board marks Humpheries retirement with gift

The Harbour Board held a meeting in Bunbury yesterday as retired secretary Mr D G Humpheries was honored with a silver teapot gift. Board chairman FLOW Styerv praised Humpheries for a long career improving port operations and opening new channels of trade.

D.G. Humpheries Bunbury Mey Flow Styerv Humphries Chainiin Mwuphrion Tw Boas

Captain Scotts Letter to Mrs Wilson and Mrs Bowers

The piece quotes Captain Scott's final letters from the ill fated polar expedition. It highlights his consolation to Mrs Wilson praising Bill and Birdie Bowers and noting Scott died brave and cheerful. He expresses belief in Providence and hope for the families left behind.

Scot Scott bin Peeail Mra. Wilson Cam

Unclear fragmentary notice from Bunbury court record

Fragmentary OCR text references a legal matter about Fraenkel Esq and Bunbury Courts. Mentions opening veretiany, guardian duties, and visitors, with several garbled terms. Details are unreadable and cannot be confirmed.

Fragmented OCR sports note on polling and milkmind drink

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions polling and a milk based drink. It references players fans and preparation and hints at a vote. The text is garbled with uncertain names and dates, making it hard to determine a clear event or outcome.

Vollore

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